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LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER (Fresh Produce)

LOGISTICS AND DISTRIBUTION MANAGER (Fresh Produce)

Shelley Catz RecruitersAlberton, Gauteng, South Africa
27 days ago
Job description

SUMMARY :

Our client with fresh produce handling centers countrywide is recruiting for a highly skilled manager to lead the logistics for their facilities in Alberton.

RESPONSIBILITIES

OPERATIONS BUDGET

  • Manage Operations in line with the annual budget.

LOGISTICS

  • Manage inbound and outbound logistics aligned with budget, SLAs, and slot times.
  • Manage, plan, and control the daily logistics for all internal and related parties’ business.
  • The daily inbound truck and logistics plan will be finalised and communicated to the management team for all farm, market, and raw material planning.
  • Farm / Grower logistics are completed with the Commercial Division.
  • Outbound trucks and logistics are planned to align with slot times and budgeted transport rates.
  • Based on order volumes and the most effective truck utilisation and efficiencies, a daily outbound truck and logistics plan is to be completed and communicated to the management team.
  • Truck / logistics planning over weekends to be completed every Friday for distribution to the weekend manager(s).
  • The customer and internal team agreed on daily slot times to be adhered to.
  • Communicate the company’s operations “rules” and procedures to customers / transporters regularly.
  • Drivers and assistants should have a clear weekly plan and schedule, which is shared with management.
  • Monthly reporting : Logistics (daily, weekly, monthly).
  • RECEIVING

  • Manage and control the accurate receiving of goods and products into the facility within the required time of arrival.
  • STOCK MANAGEMENT

  • Ensure efficient stock and material management, including the receiving, handling and dispatching of all raw materials, as outlined in the SOPs.
  • PALLET HANDLING & STORAGE

  • ensure the pellet capture and storage handling process is followed.
  • Pallet movement information is recorded in accordance with the SOPs.
  • Operational control and management of the cold and ambient storage areas.
  • EQUIPMENT

  • Ensure forklift charging and maintenance are conducted, including load testing and refilling of diesel and battery water.
  • Manage all equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation at all times. Forklifts, pallet jacks, generator, lifting bays, facility cooling.
  • Ensure that generator servicing and maintenance are done as required and that diesel is permanently filled.
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